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Carotid Artery Disease

Carotid Artery Disease is when fatty deposits called plaques build up inside the carotid arteries, which are blood vessels located on either side of the neck that supply blood to the brain. Plaques can get too big and restrict blood flow. They can also break open or rupture. When that happens, blood clots form inside the artery and block the blood supply to tissues past the clot.